Pausing

verb

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.verbTo take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

2.verbTo interrupt an activity and wait.

"When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."

3.verbTo hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

4.verbTo halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.

"to pause a song, a video, or a computer game"

5.verbTo consider; to reflect.

6.nounA pause.

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